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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
'''Website:''' http://www.md.utoronto.ca<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.md.utoronto.ca <br>
 
'''Phone:''' 416-978-7928<br>
 
'''Phone:''' 416-978-7928<br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' medicine.admiss@utoronto.ca
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' medicine.admiss@utoronto.ca
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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====Curriculum====
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*Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
 
*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
*Number of applications in 2012: 2918
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs.htm here]
*Number of applicants interviewed in 2012: 576
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*Class size in 2012: 250
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: 3153
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*Applicants interviewed 2013: 587
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*Class size in 2013: 259 
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*No quota for out-of-province applicants
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*International students are eligible to apply
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For more information on the program, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/statistics.htm here]
  
==Admission Requirements==
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==Admissions Requirements==
  
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (any discipline)
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*Degree: 3 years  
*Required Courses  
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*Required Courses
**Life Sciences (12 credits)
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** Two full-course equivalents (FCE) in any life science
**Social Sciences, Humanities or Languages (6 credits)
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**One FCE in any of social sciences, humanities, or a language
 
*Recommended Courses
 
*Recommended Courses
**Statistics (3 credits)
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**One course in Statistics
**Courses that required expository writing (12 credits)
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**Two courses that required expository writing
 
For more information, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/requirements/Undergraduate.htm here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/requirements/Undergraduate.htm here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Minimum: 3.6 (4.0 scale)
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*In-province/domestic students:
*Average accepted GPA 2012: 3.90
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**Minimum grade/GPA: 3.6
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.92
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
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**Minimum grade/GPA: XXX
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**Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: XXX
 
*Calculation method:
 
*Calculation method:
**GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course (6 credits) grade per full year of study.
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** GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course (6 credits) grade per full year of study  
 
**If applying after three years of full-time study, the lowest 3.0 courses (18 credits) will be removed.
 
**If applying after three years of full-time study, the lowest 3.0 courses (18 credits) will be removed.
**If applying after completion of four years of full-time study, the 4.0 courses (24 credits) will be removed
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For more information, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/requirements/Academic/Calculation_of_GPA_Weighting_Formula.htm here]
**Summer courses are not included in GPA calculation, though they may count towards prerequisites
 
For more information, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/requirements/Academic/Calculation_of_GPA_Weighting_Formula.htm here]
 
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
*Minimum scores:
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*Minimum score: Physical Sciences: 9, Biological Sciences: 9, Verbal reasoning: 9
**Physical Sciences 9
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*The most recent MCAT scores will be considered
**Biological Sciences 9
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*The MCAT must be taken before application deadline in October 2013 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than October 2008 will not be accepted.
**Verbal Reasoning – 9
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For more information, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/faq.htm#mcat here]
**Writing Sample – N
 
*Mean scores 2012:
 
**Physical Sciences – 11.37
 
**Biological Sciences – 11.58
 
**Verbal Reasoning – 9.59
 
**Writing Sample – Q (median)
 
*MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
 
*Only the most recent MCAT scores will be considered
 
For more information, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/statistics.htm here]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*Personal essays – four essays, 250 words each; replaces previous 1000-word personal statement
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*Personal essays – four essays, 250 words each
*Autobiographical sketch 250-word statements about 3 activities and/or achievements; replaces previous outline
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*Autobiographical sketch
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* Three brief statements (250 words or less each) outlining the three activities and/or achievements  
 
*Letter of reference (must provide 3) – referees must write a narrative statement and complete a standardized form
 
*Letter of reference (must provide 3) – referees must write a narrative statement and complete a standardized form
 
*Official transcripts from universities attended
 
*Official transcripts from universities attended
For more information, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/application/procedure.htm here] and visit the [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ OMSAS website]<br>
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For more information, click  
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[http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/Non-Academic.htm here] and visit the [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ OMSAS website]<br>
 
For tips regarding the application procedure, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/application/tips.htm here]
 
For tips regarding the application procedure, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/application/tips.htm here]
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====Evaluation criteria====
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*Based on both academic and non-academic factors.
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For more information, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/selection.htm here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
*approximately 550 candidates will be invited
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*Interview invitations will be sent out beginning in January and  will continue to be sent as the files are reviewed.
*Late February – mid April
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*Interview dates for 2013-2014: Late January – mid April
*Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student
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*Type of interview: Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student
For an outline of the interview day schedule, click [http://www.torontomeds.com/admissions/UofT_Meds_Admissions/SCHEDULE.html here]<br>
 
 
For more information, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/application/interview.htm here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/application/interview.htm here]
  
==Timeline==
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
*Early July, 2012: OMSAS application becomes available online
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*Mid- July, 2013: OMSAS application becomes available online
*Sept. 15, 2012: Deadline to create OMSAS account
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*Sept. 15, 2013: Deadline to create OMSAS account
*Oct. 1, 2012: Deadline to submit applications
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*Oct. 1, 2013: Deadline to submit applications including all reference letters
*Oct. 1, 2012: All transcripts and academic documents must be received by OMSAS
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*Oct. 1, 2013: All transcripts and academic documents must be received by OMSAS
*Oct. 5, 2012: Deadline for receipt of payments
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* Oct. 1, 2013: All Confidential Assessment Forms should be received by this date
*Oct. 11, 2012: Deadline to relese MCAT scores to OMSAS
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*Oct. 4, 2013: Deadline for receipt of payments
*Dec. 7, 2012: Deadline for receipt at OMSAS of all reference letters
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*Nov. 1, 2013: Deadline to relese MCAT scores to OMSAS
*May 14, 2013: First offers of admission
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* Nov. 1, 2013: A courtesy grace deadline for receipt at OMSAS of all reference letters
*Mid June: Deadline to accept offers of admission
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*May 13, 2014: First offers of admission
*June 28, 2013: All transcripts must be received by OMSAS
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*Mid June 2014: Deadline to accept offers of admission
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*June 30, 2014: Final transcripts must be received by OMSAS
 
For more information, click [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/omsas-dates here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/omsas-dates here]
  
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
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*In-province/domestic students:
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**First year tuition: $ 19,546
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**Total first year fees: $ 21,089
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*International students:
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**First year tuition: $ 56,284
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**Total first year fees: $ 58,511
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For more information, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/finance/Current_Fees.htm here] <br>
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For information on financial aid, click http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/finance/awards.htm here]
  
==Tuition 2012-2013==
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[[Category: University of Toronto |Medicine]]
*First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 19 546
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[[Category:Medicine| University of Toronto]]
*Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $ 21 089
 
*First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 56 284
 
*Total first year fees (Visa student) - $ 58 511.51
 
For more information on tuition, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/finance/Current_Fees.htm here]<br>
 
For information on admission scholarships, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/finance/awards.htm here]
 
 
 
[[Category:University of Toronto|Medicine]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|Toronto]]
 

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Contacts

Website: http://www.md.utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-978-7928
Admissions e-mail: medicine.admiss@utoronto.ca

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  • 4 years in length
  • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2013: 3153
  • Applicants interviewed 2013: 587
  • Class size in 2013: 259
  • No quota for out-of-province applicants
  • International students are eligible to apply

For more information on the program, click here

Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: 3 years
  • Required Courses
    • Two full-course equivalents (FCE) in any life science
    • One FCE in any of social sciences, humanities, or a language
  • Recommended Courses
    • One course in Statistics
    • Two courses that required expository writing

For more information, click here

GPA

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • Minimum grade/GPA: 3.6
    • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.92
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • Minimum grade/GPA: XXX
    • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: XXX
  • Calculation method:
    • GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course (6 credits) grade per full year of study
    • If applying after three years of full-time study, the lowest 3.0 courses (18 credits) will be removed.

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Minimum score: Physical Sciences: 9, Biological Sciences: 9, Verbal reasoning: 9
  • The most recent MCAT scores will be considered
  • The MCAT must be taken before application deadline in October 2013 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than October 2008 will not be accepted.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Personal essays – four essays, 250 words each
  • Autobiographical sketch
  • Three brief statements (250 words or less each) outlining the three activities and/or achievements
  • Letter of reference (must provide 3) – referees must write a narrative statement and complete a standardized form
  • Official transcripts from universities attended

For more information, click

here and visit the OMSAS website

For tips regarding the application procedure, click here

Evaluation criteria

  • Based on both academic and non-academic factors.

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Interview invitations will be sent out beginning in January and will continue to be sent as the files are reviewed.
  • Interview dates for 2013-2014: Late January – mid April
  • Type of interview: Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student

For more information, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

  • Mid- July, 2013: OMSAS application becomes available online
  • Sept. 15, 2013: Deadline to create OMSAS account
  • Oct. 1, 2013: Deadline to submit applications including all reference letters
  • Oct. 1, 2013: All transcripts and academic documents must be received by OMSAS
  • Oct. 1, 2013: All Confidential Assessment Forms should be received by this date
  • Oct. 4, 2013: Deadline for receipt of payments
  • Nov. 1, 2013: Deadline to relese MCAT scores to OMSAS
  • Nov. 1, 2013: A courtesy grace deadline for receipt at OMSAS of all reference letters
  • May 13, 2014: First offers of admission
  • Mid June 2014: Deadline to accept offers of admission
  • June 30, 2014: Final transcripts must be received by OMSAS

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $ 19,546
    • Total first year fees: $ 21,089
  • International students:
    • First year tuition: $ 56,284
    • Total first year fees: $ 58,511

For more information, click here
For information on financial aid, click http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/finance/awards.htm here]